Sec. 977.
(1) An officer who is recalled under this chapter shall not be appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective office in the electoral district or governmental unit from which the recall was made during the term of office from which the officer was recalled.
(2) An officer who resigns subsequent to the filing of a recall petition shall not be appointed to fill a vacancy in elective office in that electoral district or governmental unit during the term of the office from which the officer resigned.
(3) If an officer resigns subsequent to the filing of petitions to recall that officer from office, it is not necessary for the office with which the recall petitions have been filed to proceed under sections 961 and 963.
(4) If an officer whose recall is sought resigns after the calling of a recall primary election, recall general election, recall election, or special recall election, the election shall not be held.
History: Add. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 2 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:"Enacting section 2. As provided in section 5 of 1846 RS 1, MCL 8.5, this act is severable."Enacting section 3 of Act 417 of 2012 provides:"Enacting section 3. The legislature recognizes the importance of the electoral process, and it is the intent of the legislature that this amendatory act uphold each of the following: (a) Section 4 of article II of the state constitution of 1963. (b) Section 8 of article II of the state constitution of 1963. (c) Section 26 of article V of the state constitution of 1963."Popular Name: Election Code
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law
Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXXVI - Chapter XXXVI Recall (168.951...168.977)
Section 168.952a - Recall Petitions; Blank Forms; Substantial Compliance.
Section 168.953 - Repealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976.
Section 168.955 - Recall Petition; Number of Signatures; Certification.
Section 168.956 - Repealed. 1976, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1976.
Section 168.957 - Recall Petition; Certificate of Circulator; False Statement; Misdemeanor.
Section 168.958a - Separate Petitions Required.
Section 168.962 - Repealed. 1978, Act 533, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 168.964 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.965 - Recall of Officer With Election Duties; Appointment of Impartial Public Officer.
Section 168.966 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.967 - Recall Elections; Payment of Expenses.
Section 168.968 - Canvass of Recall Election.
Section 168.969 - Further Recall Petition; Filing.
Section 168.970 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.970a - Applicability of MCL 168.970b to 168.970g.
Section 168.970b - Incumbent as Nominee.
Section 168.970g - Candidate Receiving Highest Number of Votes; Election.
Section 168.971 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.971a - Applicability of MCL 168.971c to 168.975.
Section 168.971c - Incumbent Deemed to Have Filed; Appearance of Name on Ballot.
Section 168.973 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.973a - Nominating Candidate for Partisan Office.
Section 168.974 - Repealed. 2012, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012.
Section 168.975 - Candidate Deemed Elected.
Section 168.975c - Recall of Governor; Procedure.
Section 168.976 - Recall Election; Laws Governing.
Section 168.977 - Appointment of Officer Who Was Recalled or Resigned Prohibited.